Rates Per Week
Crew Profiles
| Title | Name | Nation | Born | Licenses | Languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captain | Kyle Mealand | United Kingdom | 1998 | IYT 200 ton unlimited, STCW, Padi Dive Instructor | English |
| Crew | Tilly Painter Jones | Untied Kingdom | Master Chef Culinary Course, STCW |
Kyle and Tilly have been running luxury charters for the last 4 years and bring a wealth of experience, energy and fun onboard. With over 60 charters around the Virgin Islands and time chartering in the Windward Isles, Scotland and even Tonga together, Kyle and Tilly know how to make your vacation truly unforgettable.
Kyle was brought up on the wild west coast of Scotland and spent every moment on the sea, whether that be teaching sailing at his local club, catching the ferry to school every day or kayaking round the coast line he calls home. After a summer spent teaching sailing in France he came back and met Tilly, they quickly realized they shared the same passion for adventure and the ocean and spent two years working and exploring the Highlands and Islands. After an especially cold and wet winter they jumped on a boat and sailed across the Atlantic towards the sunshine.
Tilly was always drawn to fresh food, finding joy in growing produce and creating dishes that champion local and seasonal flavours. Most of her professional life has been spent in the hospitality industry, both front and back of house, cooking in cafes, restaurants and for one summer a tent in the English countryside! After graduating university she moved to a remote Scottish island where she met Kyle. Although Tilly had plenty of experience driving power boats, sailing was a different story, and her first sailing trip was crossing the Atlantic ocean with Kyle in 2021. Completely hooked, they started chartering on a 50ft catamaran, before moving onto a larger vessel and then taking on a brand new 51ft lagoon which they delivered from Annapolis to the Virgin Islands together. After a break back home in Scotland they set out on another adventure, running vacations in the Pacific nation of Tonga on a catamaran and eco island retreat.
As a captain in the Virgin Islands, Scotland and Tonga, Kyle is known for his level headed attitude, commitment for creating the best vacation ever and his slight Scottish cheekiness! Charters with Kyle never have a dull moment whether that be non stop activities or finding the calmest bay with no other boats around to simply float and be. Tilly prides herself on making real connections with everyone that steps onboard through good food, special moments and her infectious laughter. Often found up early making homemade sourdough or sneaking in an early morning snorkel, she is our onboard marine biologist after all! Kyle and Tilly are delighted to now be chartering in the Virgin Islands where their career began and can’t wait to welcome you aboard.
Captain Kyle Mealand Qualifications:
RYA Yachtmaster Offshore(Power/Sail)
PADI divemaster
AEC 1&2
STCW 95
Powerboat lvl 2
SRC VHF
RYA Dingy Instructor
Food Safety lvl 2
IOSH Managing safely
Chef Tilly Painter Jones Qualifications:
Ashburton Chef’s Academy- Yacht Chef Course
PADI Divemaster
STCW Basic Safety Training
Food Safety & Hygiene level 2
RYA Day Skipper (power) commercial endorsement
Kyle Mealand
Captain
Chef
Tilly Painter Jones
Specifications
Accommodations
Additional Rate Information
Additional Rate Information
Charter Rates Per Week
| Rate Period | Terms | 2 Guests | 3 Guests | 4 Guests | 5 Guests | 6 Guests | 7 Guests | 8 Guests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winter 2025 to 2026 | Inclusive | $31,000 | $31,500 | $32,000 | $32,500 | $33,000 | $33,500 | $34,000 |
| Summer 2026 | Inclusive | $31,000 | $31,500 | $32,000 | $32,500 | $33,000 | $33,500 | $34,000 |
| Winter 2026 to 2027 | Inclusive | $31,000 | $31,500 | $32,000 | $32,500 | $33,000 | $33,500 | $34,000 |
| Summer 2027 | Inclusive | $31,000 | $31,500 | $32,000 | $32,500 | $33,000 | $33,500 | $34,000 |
Additional Rate Information
Location Details
Summer Area: Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI), Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)
Winter Area: Caribbean Virgin Islands (US/BVI), Caribbean Virgin Islands (US), Caribbean Virgin Islands (BVI)
Kyle and Tilly have been running luxury charters for the last 4 years and bring a wealth of experience, energy and fun onboard. With over 60 charters around the Virgin Islands and time chartering in the Windward Isles, Scotland and even Tonga together, Kyle and Tilly know how to make your vacation truly unforgettable.
Kyle was brought up on the wild west coast of Scotland and spent every moment on the sea, whether that be teaching sailing at his local club, catching the ferry to school every day or kayaking round the coast line he calls home. After a summer spent teaching sailing in France he came back and met Tilly, they quickly realized they shared the same passion for adventure and the ocean and spent two years working and exploring the Highlands and Islands. After an especially cold and wet winter they jumped on a boat and sailed across the Atlantic towards the sunshine.
Tilly was always drawn to fresh food, finding joy in growing produce and creating dishes that champion local and seasonal flavours. Most of her professional life has been spent in the hospitality industry, both front and back of house, cooking in cafes, restaurants and for one summer a tent in the English countryside! After graduating university she moved to a remote Scottish island where she met Kyle. Although Tilly had plenty of experience driving power boats, sailing was a different story, and her first sailing trip was crossing the Atlantic ocean with Kyle in 2021. Completely hooked, they started chartering on a 50ft catamaran, before moving onto a larger vessel and then taking on a brand new 51ft lagoon which they delivered from Annapolis to the Virgin Islands together. After a break back home in Scotland they set out on another adventure, running vacations in the Pacific nation of Tonga on a catamaran and eco island retreat.
As a captain in the Virgin Islands, Scotland and Tonga, Kyle is known for his level headed attitude, commitment for creating the best vacation ever and his slight Scottish cheekiness! Charters with Kyle never have a dull moment whether that be non stop activities or finding the calmest bay with no other boats around to simply float and be. Tilly prides herself on making real connections with everyone that steps onboard through good food, special moments and her infectious laughter. Often found up early making homemade sourdough or sneaking in an early morning snorkel, she is our onboard marine biologist after all! Kyle and Tilly are delighted to now be chartering in the Virgin Islands where their career began and can’t wait to welcome you aboard.
Captain Kyle Mealand Qualifications:
RYA Yachtmaster Offshore(Power/Sail)
PADI divemaster
AEC 1&2
STCW 95
Powerboat lvl 2
SRC VHF
RYA Dingy Instructor
Food Safety lvl 2
IOSH Managing safely
Chef Tilly Painter Jones Qualifications:
Ashburton Chef’s Academy- Yacht Chef Course
PADI Divemaster
STCW Basic Safety Training
Food Safety & Hygiene level 2
RYA Day Skipper (power) commercial endorsement
| Title | Name | Nation | Born | Languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captain | Kyle Mealand | United Kingdom | 1998 | English |
| Crew | Tilly Painter Jones | Untied Kingdom |
Kyle Mealand
Captain
Chef
Tilly Painter Jones
Accomodation
Amenities
General
Leisure
Additional dives $50 per dive per person.
Online course required before charter commences.
Other Specs
Shampoo
Body Wash
Leave-In Conditioner
Body Lotion
Reef Safe 30SPF Sunscreen
Complementary USVI and BVI map to track your charter
BlueWinds features 4 queen guest suites, all with full A/C and ensuite head and shower.
Crew will take bunk Cabin
Chef Tilly’s Sample Menu
Breakfast
All served with homemade yoghurt, fruit platter & fresh sourdough.
Banana muffins with salted caramel and pecan
Eggs benedict with smoked salmon
Brioche French toast with berries
Orange and cardamon cinnamon rolls
Shakshuka with feta, avocado and pistachio
French crepes with blackberry coulis
Breakfast burritos with hash browns
Lunch
Tuna nicoise and focaccia
Homemade pork bao buns with Vietnamese salad
Bacon cheese burgers, secret sauce, sweet potato fries
Blackened mahi tacos with guacamole and corn salsa
Vodka tomato pasta with honey chorizo and caesar salad
Chicken souvalaki with Greek salad and flatbread
Parma ham, nectarines and mozzarella salad with hot honey
Appetizers
Tomato gazpacho with basil oil
Coconut prawns with chilli dipping sauce
Whipped lemon feta and roasted beetroot salad
Goats cheese and caramelised onion tart
Scallops with cauliflower puree and crispy bacon
Tuna carpaccio
Sushi selection
Main
Seared steak with shallot tarte tatin and parsnip puree
Squid ink risotto with prawns, chorizo and micrograms
Pork fillet with potato dauphinoise, apple puree and cider sauce
Jerk salmon with mango slaw and black bean rice
Red wine braised short ribs with polenta and asparagus
Lobster tails with garlic parsley butter, baked macaroni cheese and spinach
Coconut crusted snapper with papaya salsa and sticky rice
Dessert
Coconut Pannacotta with raspberry and pineapple
Chocolate torte with kalhua cream and candied orange peel
Sticky toffee pudding with salted caramel sauce
Baileys sponge with coffee ice cream and almond tuille
Red wine poached pears with ginger ice cream
Chocolate Pavlova with strawberries
White chocolate and macadamia brownies
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